Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is rated for up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 Volkswagen Atlas
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas FWD/AWDdrive printed as "FWD/AWD"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.6L V-6 | 5,000 lbs | towing package | p. 24 | ||
| Atlassecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 2,000 lbs | towing package | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas FWD/AWDdrive printed as "FWD/AWD"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.6L V-6 | 5,000 lbs | towing package | p. 24 | ||
| Atlassecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 2,000 lbs | towing package | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Volkswagen Atlas's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 5,000 lbs; 2019: 5,000 lbs; 2018: 5,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Volkswagen Atlas ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.